February 2024: Black History Month

Erie Reader: Volume 14, Issue 2

February 7th, 2024 — March 5th, 2024

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Chilly Dog

by Brad Pattullo2/26/2024, 8:00 AM

The Emma Howell Family: Their Life Stories Are Erie History

by Erin Phillips2/23/2024, 8:00 AM

Connecting the dots to discover Erie's first Underground Railroad station

Fish That Talk: The Big Zoolander

by John Bavaro2/22/2024, 12:00 PM

From the Water Tower to the Reg Lenna: Animaniacs in Concert is Totally Insaney

by Nick Warren2/22/2024, 8:00 AM

An interview with prolific voice actors Rob Paulsen and Maurice LaMarche on their upcoming performance with original songwriter Randy Rogel

Growing Community and Cultivating Change

by Amy VanScoter2/21/2024, 8:00 AM

Kristen Weeks of Erie's Grow and Glow Collective is planting seeds about urban farming

The 96th Academy Awards Are Both Surprising and Predictable

by Forest Taylor2/21/2024, 8:00 AM

The more things change...

Album Review // Green Day // Saviors

by Aaron Mook2/20/2024, 12:00 PM

Stay Golden: Jessica Vosk's My Golden Age at Mercyhurst University

by Cara Suppa2/20/2024, 8:00 AM

Broadway superstar shines her light on Erie

Fridge Comics: February 2024

by Anthony Carson2/19/2024, 1:00 PM

Hands-On Learning Running Full-STEAM Ahead at Penn State Behrend

by Edwina Capozziello2/19/2024, 8:00 AM

The family friendly fair returns for its ninth year

Just Toyin' Witcha: February 2024

by B. Toy2/16/2024, 1:00 PM

Album Review // 21 Savage // American Dream

by Aaron Mook2/16/2024, 8:00 AM

Erie Philharmonic Transports Audiences With Greatest Fantasy Hits II

by Thomas Taylor2/15/2024, 8:00 AM

Orchestra brings sci-fi and fantasy's most imaginative scores to life

Fresh Romance Novels for Your Valentine's Day

by Ally Kutz2/14/2024, 8:00 AM

Treat yourself to these five favorites

Album Review // Kali Uchis // Orquídeas

by Nathaniel Clark2/13/2024, 12:00 PM

ExpERIEnce Comedy at the Children's Museum

by Alana Sabol2/13/2024, 8:00 AM

An adults-only event filled with laughs in a whimsical space

Downtown Erie Winter Carnival Returns for 2024

by Ally Kutz2/12/2024, 8:00 AM

Chase those winter blues away with lots of fun coming in hot

Tommy in Toon: February 2024

by Tommy Link2/9/2024, 12:00 PM

The Erie Spiritual Coalition

by Susannah Faulkner & Melinda Hall2/9/2024, 8:00 AM

A call to action for housing reform

Album Review // Machine Elvis // Dog Gods

by Larry Wheaton2/8/2024, 1:00 PM

Gem City Style: February 2024

by Jessica Hunter2/8/2024, 10:00 AM

An interview with artist Precious Thompson

Misrepresentation and Marginalization

by Marty Nwachukwu2/7/2024, 3:00 PM

How representative politics ignores Black women's well-being

Tethered: An Immersive Theatrical Experience

by Larry Wheaton2/7/2024, 2:00 PM

Project brings together more than 50 Erie creatives

A Study in Seamlessness

by Jonathan Burdick2/7/2024, 1:00 PM

One-time Erieite Stephen Galloway recounts a career of creative movement

Same Time, Next Year Sets a Valentine's Date at PACA

by Nick Warren2/7/2024, 12:00 PM

Adele Crotty and Ken Brundage star in a one-night-only holiday production

Ethnic Heritage Ensemble To Perform at City Gallery

by Aaron Mook2/7/2024, 11:00 AM

Celebrate the indomitable spirit of jazz and the profound legacy of Black History Month

From the Editors: February 2024

by The Editors2/7/2024, 8:45 AM

The right (not privilege) to love the skin you're in

Featured Events

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Bayfront Maritime Center Open House

Outdoors & Recreation

May. 27th, 4:14 PM to 8 PM

World Otter Day Celebration

Education & Instruction

May. 27th, 4:14 PM

Live Music at the Flagship City Food Hall

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